Patient's question:
I have high blood pressure and bought a blood pressure monitor to test it myself. My blood pressure decreases at night, and I would like to consult why it decreases at night?Doctor's answer:
With age, due to poor daily dietary and lifestyle habits, excessive intake of fats, prolonged states of mental anxiety and excitement, as well as excessive excretion of catecholamines, can all lead to a phenomenon of blood pressure decline. Normal blood pressure exhibits two peak periods in the morning and after the afternoon. Additionally, due to the intake of antihypertensive medications, blood pressure may fluctuate significantly. Regulating physical and mental health, maintaining personal hygiene, and avoiding bacterial invasion due to weakened immunity are important measures.